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New community mental health team for acute psychiatric illness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

S. J. Brown ,
M. F. Guthrie  and
B. M. Shepherd
S. J. Brown
Affiliation:
Greater Glasgow Community and Mental Health Services NHS Trust, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Glasgow
M. F. Guthrie
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University of Dundee, Dundee
B. M. Shepherd*
Affiliation:
Dundee Healthcare NHS Trust, Royal Dundee Liff Hospital, Dundee DD2 5NF
*
∗Correspondence
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Abstract

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Aims and method

The aim was to provide effective time-limited management of acute episodes of mental illness in the community, thus reducing dependency on the psychiatric services. A multi-disciplinary team supplied intensive psychological and pharmacological interventions.

Results

Fifty-nine per cent were discharged within 12 weeks to the care of their general practitioner. Twelve per cent were admitted to in-patient care.

Clinical implications

A time limited multi-disciplinary approach will have benefits to patients and the service.

Type
Original papers
Information
Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 23 , Issue 3 , March 1999 , pp. 143 - 146
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Copyright
Copyright © 1999 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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